Summer at the Shore (Seashell Bay Book 2) by V. K. Sykes

Author:V. K. Sykes [Sykes, V. K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Forever
Published: 2015-06-28T23:00:00+00:00

An hour and a half later, Morgan was happy to be finally alone with Holly. After wolfing down two of Sabrina’s blueberry-cranberry muffins, Ryan had headed off to paddle over to Long Island to have a beer with a fellow kayak enthusiast. Sabrina had stayed longer to chat before going off to her room for a power nap. Holly was still nursing the last of her double Glenlivet as Morgan put on a pot of coffee.

“Ryan looks so amazing,” Holly said, parked by the kitchen table. “He’s been ripped and gorgeous forever, but honestly I’ve never seen him look so . . .” She shook her head, as if words failed her. “Happy,” she finally settled on.

Morgan pulled a pair of mugs out of the cupboard. “It’s because this time he feels like he’s actually a part of this place, not just a visitor to the island. I think it’s made a big difference.”

Holly slapped a hand to her chest. “Don’t tell me that our international man of mystery actually told you that. He who never speaks a word of emotion?”

Well, that part hadn’t changed all that much, although he’d allowed Morgan a few peeks into how he felt about life.

“It’s more just a feeling I get,” she said vaguely. “And he’s been so great around here. So committed. Not just with the repairs either. Like I said, it was Ryan’s idea to offer deep-discount deals for the rest of the summer.” She scrunched up her nose at her friend. “Which I’m sure you would have told me if I’d thought to ask, you being a marketing guru and all.”

“Maybe I could have come up with something like that. I just wish I’d known more about how rough things were here at the B&B before yesterday,” Holly said.

“I know I should have been more forthcoming,” Morgan admitted.

Holly tilted her head, her auburn hair falling in perfect waves around her shoulders. “But you’re obviously getting more optimistic now.”

“What choice do I have?” Morgan said in a light tone. “The damn thing refuses to die and let me get back to my real life.”

“You’ll figure it out,” Holly said, smiling. “You always do. Nothing ever stops you.”

“Yeah, well, better keep your fingers and toes crossed. Sabrina’s counting on me, and I’m feeling the weight a little more every day.” Morgan poured the coffee and brought the mugs over to the table before going back to fetch cream and spoons.

“Returning for a moment to the subject of your hottie handyman,” Holly said, “I’ll tell you something else that hasn’t changed—the way the dude has looked at you ever since the festival social last summer. And from what I saw in his eyes from the moment he caught a glimpse of you pushing me off the boat, he still wants to do you, girlfriend. Like, big-time.”

“I guess you’re feeling better, since the interrogation is now commencing,” Morgan said drily.

Holly laughed. “You bet. Am I to assume that nothing’s happened yet on that score? You’re not keeping secrets, are you?”

“Oh, he’s made a couple of moves,” she said, trying to sound casual.

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